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Sleeping Pills and Memory Loss. Elderly people have more trouble sleeping than younger folks. Some causes include waking to urinate, pain due to arthritis or other inflammations and lack of exercise. Sleeping pills can help, but they have a dark side. They can cause memory loss.
Many people underestimate the powerful grip sleeping pills like Ambien or Sonata can have over someoneâs life and the dangers of abusing these drugs. Many people abusing sleeping pills experience memory and concentration problems. Some of the signs of sleeping pill use include: Slurred speech.